Places And Travel
The Trees That Survived Since The Age Of Dinosaurs
Meet ancient tree lineages that survived the age of dinosaurs and still grow today, including ginkgos, cycads, and redwoods.
The Most Charming River Towns In Wyoming
Wyoming’s charming river towns pair rafting and trout fishing with historic hotels, hot springs, museums, and dramatic western scenery.
10 Stress-Free Utah Towns For A Weekend Retreat
Ten Utah towns built for a stress-free weekend. Dark skies in Torrey, red rocks in Moab, the Shakespeare festival in Cedar City, river hikes in Helper.
7 Best Towns In Montana For A Two-Day Recharge
Recharge in one of these seven small Montana towns, from historic Butte and Helena to outdoorsy Whitefish, Kalispell, Eureka, Lewistown, and Stevensville.
The Safest Small Towns In Washington
The Safest Small Towns In Washington pair some of the state's lowest crime rates with waterfronts, historic downtowns, and easy small-town living.
8 Idyllic Small Towns In Ohio To Visit In 2026
Eight idyllic small towns in Ohio to visit in 2026, with a downtown waterfall, a giant cuckoo clock, Amish buggy lanes and a locally rebuilt lighthouse.
The Deadliest Water In America's State Parks
Some of America’s most peaceful state park waters can turn deadly in seconds, hiding hazards that are easy to miss until it is too late.
The National Parks With The Rarest Wildlife In America
Ten national parks that protect America's rarest wildlife, including the Devils Hole pupfish, island fox, Florida panther, and nene.
7 Fairy-Tale Small Towns In Idaho
These fairy-tale small towns showcase history through historical recreations along with museums that celebrate historical figures.
12 Stress-Free Florida Towns For A Weekend Retreat
Recharge in Florida’s most relaxing towns with historic inns, quiet beaches, manatees, antique shops, and easy two-day weekend escapes.
8 Prettiest Main Streetscapes In Mississippi
These main streetscapes in Mississippi are not only full of small-town charm but also the prettiest locations in the state.
The 7 Can't-Miss Towns In Georgia
From a gold-rush square to a thousand-foot gorge to a colonial lighthouse on the coast, meet 7 can't-miss Georgia towns beyond Atlanta and Savannah.
This Tennessee Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Tennessee’s Cumberland Historic Byway follows the same rugged corridor that once carried pioneers west and now links remote towns with centuries of history.
Why Saguaro Cactus Grow In Only One Desert
Saguaros grow wild only in the Sonoran Desert, never the Mojave or Chihuahuan. It comes down to frost, two rainy seasons, and a well-timed nurse plant.
The Largest County In The United States
San Bernardino County is the largest in America at 20,105 square miles. Why Alaska doesn't count and who are the runners-up?
9 Best Small Towns To Retire In Spain
9 Best Small Towns To Retire In Spain, including Sitges, Hondarribia, Baiona, Grazalema, and Trujillo, each under 50,000 residents with home prices to match.
2026's 8 Most Scenic Germany Towns
2026's 8 Most Scenic Germany Towns pair medieval old towns with vineyards, lakes, and mountains, each worth exploring from more than one perspective.
8 Stress-Free New South Wales Towns For A Weekend Retreat
8 Stress-Free New South Wales Towns For A Weekend Retreat include Byron Bay, Nimbin, Bellingen, Mudgee, Berry, and Narooma, on the coast and well inland.
How Big Is The Largest State Park Compared To A National Park?
How Big Is The Largest State Park Compared To A National Park? Alaska's Wood-Tikchik covers 1.6 million acres, bigger than 53 of the 63 national parks.
The Tallest Buildings In The United States
The Tallest Buildings In The United States are all in New York City and Chicago, led by One World Trade Center at 1,776 feet, ranked by architectural height.
The National Forests With The Most Dangerous Terrain
The danger isn't that these forests are inherently unsafe; rather, it’s that the terrain found can be unforgiving when a simple mistake turns serious.
8 Best South Dakota Towns For Retirees
Discover the best South Dakota towns for retirement, with affordable homes, reliable healthcare, senior programs, and cultural attractions.
Why Some State Parks Never Became National Parks
Why Some State Parks Never Became National Parks comes down to strict federal criteria, local opposition, patchwork land ownership, and multi-use access.
The Safest Small Towns In Hawaii
Low crime grades, tight-knit communities, and the Aloha Spirit at work. Five of the safest small towns in Hawaii, from windward Oʻahu to upcountry Maui.
The Highest Bridges In The United States
Hundreds of feet over canyons and rivers, America's six highest bridges range from a 1929 tourist walkway to a Hoover Dam bypass in the desert.
This New York Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Drive New York’s 26-mile Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway to discover Erie Canal locks, Cohoes Falls, historic preserves, and Schenectady’s Stockade.
11 Off The Beaten Path Towns in the Ozarks
Surrounded by stunning natural beauty and charming small towns, there are many areas to explore off the beaten path in the Ozarks.
2026's 12 Best Small Towns To Visit In Wisconsin
Every one of these towns grew up around a lake or a river. Meet the 12 best small towns to visit in Wisconsin in 2026, one working harbor at a time.
9 Most Overlooked Pennsylvania Towns For 2026
Pennsylvania’s overlooked towns hide canyon views, oil-boom history, quirky main streets, and local traditions that are easy to miss in 2026.
2026's 11 Most Scenic Northern United States Towns
Scenic small towns across the northern US, from Maine's Bold Coast to Oregon's Wallowas, each pairing a walkable main street with big wild country.
9 Prettiest Small Towns In The Poconos
Waterfalls, Victorian storefronts, rail bikes, and ski slopes across nine small Pocono towns in Monroe, Carbon, Wayne, and Pike counties.
The National Parks With Natural Arches
The National Parks With Natural Arches include Utah's Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce, Capitol Reef, and Zion, plus the Grand Canyon and Hawaii Volcanoes.
The American Towns With A Nuclear Plant Inside Town Limits
Shippingport, Seabrook, Buchanan, and more: the American towns that host a full-scale nuclear reactor inside their own limits, some sharing its name.
11 Ideal Virginia Destinations For A 3-Day Weekend In 2026
You can be out on a mountain hiking a scenic trail, immersing yourself in history in a museum, or indulging in retail therapy downtown on your 3-day weekend.
These 11 Towns In Michigan Were Ranked Among US Favorites In 2026
What earns a Michigan town a spot on a national favorites list? These 11 pair walkable downtowns with open water, ranked by what you can do in a day.
This New Hampshire Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
New Hampshire's Currier & Ives Scenic Byway runs 40 miles from Salisbury to Henniker, past covered bridges, orchards, and Mount Kearsarge.
9 Coolest North Carolina Towns For A Summer Vacation In 2026
These nine North Carolina towns offer summer travelers live music, vintage shopping, river paddling, mountain trails, arts districts, and local charm.
This Delaware Town Instantly Transports You To The Past
Fans of Revolutionary war history, and even further back, will feel they have won when they visit the historic town of Lewes, Delaware.
The National Parks Built Around Caves
The National Parks Built Around Caves take you underground at Mammoth Cave, Carlsbad Caverns, and Wind Cave, three of America's most striking cave parks.
The Tallest Observation Decks In The United States
Glass ledges, dizzying drops, and views above 1,000 feet define America’s tallest observation decks, where the skyline feels almost within reach.